Labour MP for the Llanelli constituency

Calling time on short-sighted defence cuts

As Labour’s Shadow Defence Secretary, I’ve been holding the Government to account for their shambolic management of the defence budget which is putting our national security at risk.

I used defence questions and an urgent question about the Government’s National Security Capability Review to highlight the damage done by Tory cuts.

It’s time for the Tories to get a grip and to make sure we have the resources to deal with the wide range of threats we face, from conventional threats to terrorism and cyber attacks.

Today Labour MPs said enough is enough to short-sighted defence cuts that put our national security at risk. The Government must realise that you cannot do security on the cheap. pic.twitter.com/GrnB2rpdem